narrow majority
[ˈnæroʊ məˈdʒɔrɪti]
nounpl: narrow majorities
maioria apertada
1. A majority obtained with only a small margin of votes or support, where the winning side barely exceeds 50% or has only slightly more votes than the opposition
The bill passed with a narrow majority of 52% of the vote.
O projeto de lei foi aprovado com uma maioria apertada de 52% dos votos.
2. A political victory or decision supported by just slightly more than half of the participants, indicating weak or divided public opinion
The president was elected by a narrow majority, winning by only 3% of the popular vote.
O presidente foi eleito por uma maioria apertada, vencendo por apenas 3% do voto popular.
In both Brazilian and American political contexts, a narrow majority is often seen as a sign of weak political mandate and can affect the legitimacy of subsequent policy decisions. In Brazil, narrow majorities in Congress frequently require coalition-building and compromise. In the USA, narrow majorities in the Senate or House often lead to contentious legislative debates. The term is frequently used by political analysts and journalists to indicate a victory that lacks strong public consensus.
NYC Slang
squeaker (informal, used to describe a close election or vote)
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